fireplace

American  

[fahyuhr-pleys] / ˈfaɪərˌpleɪs /

noun

1. the part of a chimney that opens into a room and in which fuel is burned; hearth.

2. any open structure, usually of masonry, for keeping a fire, as at a campsite.

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fireplace British  

/ ˈfaɪəˌpleɪs /

noun

1. an open recess in a wall of a room, at the base of a chimney, etc, for a fire; hearth

2. an authorized place or installation for outside cooking, esp by a roadside

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Etymology

Origin of fireplace

First recorded in 1645–55; fire + place

Example Sentences

There is also a cozy fireplace and large, arched window that allows for natural light to flood inside.

From MarketWatch

Another living area boasts similar crown moldings, a cozy fireplace, and large windows that allow natural light to flood inside.

From MarketWatch

You can put a chimney draught excluder inside any unused fireplaces, or make your own by filling a black bag with scrunched up paper.

From BBC

How did the shabby offices of the late 1700s, with their dim lights, coal-burning fireplaces and quill pens, evolve into the sleek, high-tech work environments that we know today?

From The Wall Street Journal

However, it is the primary suite that takes center stage on the property, boasting some awe-inspiring views of the ocean, as well as its own fireplace for added comfort, particularly during the colder months.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• chimney
• furnace
• stove